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10 'Star Trek' Technologies That Actually Came True

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Some 'Star Trek' tech actually came into existence. Take a look at this list of the top 10 'Star Trek' technologies that you can use in real life.

Consolidated B-24 Liberator

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The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was the most prolific American plane of World War II. But the B-24 was not as attractive as the B-17 bomber, nor did it win the same popular regard from the public. Read the story and specifications of the B-24 bomber.

The History and Symbolism of the U.S. Presidential Seal

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Do you know the history and significance of the presidential seal? HowStuffWorks takes a look.

How Submarines Work

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Not so long ago, the world's naval forces worked entirely above water. But all that changed with the addition of the submarine to the standard naval arsenal.

10 Widely Believed U.S. Government Conspiracy Theories

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There are a few U.S. government conspiracy theories that many people believe. See this list of 10 theories to decide for yourself.

Is North Korea Equipped to Attack the United States?

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The Kim Jong Un regime continues to demonstrate its desire to threaten the U.S. and its allies with nuclear-armed ICBMs. But can any of these missiles actually reach the U.S. mainland?

How the CIA Used 'Vampires' to Fight Communism in the Philippines

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During in the Cold War, a CIA operative in the Philippines used the local folklore myth of the blood-sucking aswang to try and scare off communist rebels. Did it work?

What is a keyhole satellite and what can it really spy on?

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On a television drama last week, the plot involved photos taken of a Russian missile silo, and the characters mentioned a "keyhole satellite." What is a keyhole satellite and what can it really spy on?

How the MQ-9 Reaper Works

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Early unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) primarily carried out reconnaissance missions in war zones, but the Reaper packs some serious heat. Is there anything more foreboding than a drone with a Hellfire missile?

POW/MIA Bracelets Helped U.S. Remember Missing Soldiers

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POW/MIA bracelets were sold by the thousands to Americans in an effort to remember them. HowStuffWorks takes looks at these relics of the Vietnam War.

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